How to get from Milan to Lugano by bus and train?

From Milan to Lugano by bus and train

To get from Milan to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, take the 60 bus from Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor) station to Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3 station. Next, take the RE80 train from Milan Central station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Milan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lugano on the Moovit app.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Train - RE80
Leaves from Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor)
    ID 11823
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Zara M3 M5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3
    ID 15635
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Milan Central
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Milan to Lugano by light rail and train

To get from Milan to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, take the 9 light rail from 5 Giornate Square station to Central Station M2 M3 station. Next, take the RE80 train from Milan Central station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Milan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lugano on the Moovit app.

116min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 99
Train - RE80
Leaves from 5 Giornate Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    5 Giornate Square
    ID 12089
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 99
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Central Station M2 M3
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Central Station M2 M3
    ID 11923
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Milan Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Milan and Lombardy.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Milan to Lugano

The distance between Milan, Milan and Lombardy and Lugano, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 85 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milan to Lugano by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Milan to Lugano

To check the bus and train schedule from Milan to Lugano using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Milan) and destination (Lugano), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Milan to Lugano by light rail and train

To get from Milan to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, take the 9 light rail from 5 Giornate Square station to Central Station M2 M3 station. Next, take the RE80 train from Milan Central station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Milan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lugano on the Moovit app.

116min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 99
Train - RE80
Leaves from 5 Giornate Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    5 Giornate Square
    ID 12089
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 99
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Central Station M2 M3
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Central Station M2 M3
    ID 11923
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Milan Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line Duomo M1 M3 - Central Station M2 M3 - Zara M3 M5, Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Milan to Lugano?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Light Rail line Central Station FS M2 M3 - Porta Genova FS M2, Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central.

  • Is there a direct bus between Milan and Lugano in Milan and Lombardy?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Milan to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy?

    The 60 bus line goes from Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor) station near Milan to Zara M3 M5 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Zara M3 M5 station near Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milan to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Milan and Lugano in Milan and Lombardy by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Milan to get to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor) stop near Milan in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Milan and Lugano in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get off the bus at the Zara M3 M5 station, which is closest to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

Popular Routes